Use of Dishwashing Detergent in Washing Fruits and Vegetables
Date Published: 2020-03-30
Description:
Many people use tap water and detergent when washing fruits and vegetables. However, other compounds are deemed safer to be used such as vinegar, chlorine solution, dish detergent and commercial cleaning solution in washing produce before preparation or consumption as their sanitation treatments. This Technical Bulletin discusses the hazards of using dishwashing detergent in fruits and vegetables as well as the recommended ways of washing them.